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Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue

KFF Health News Oct. 7 2024 5 minutes read

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In red and blue states, state lawmakers from both parties are expanding protections for patients burdened by medical debt.

October First Friday Artwalk

Anacortes Now Oct. 3 2024 3 minutes read

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Head to downtown Anacortes for the monthly First Friday Artwalk this Friday.

Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate

Washington State Standard Oct. 3 2024 6 minutes read

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Incumbent Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the issue central to the race.

Police Blotter, September 20 - 26, 2024

Anacortes Police Oct. 1 2024 4 minutes read

anacortes-police-department-1This past week in Anacortes, more political signs disappearing and another cyberscam victim.  

5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate

CascadePBS Sep. 28 2024 7 minutes read

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Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.

Police Blotter, September 13 - 19, 2024

Anacortes Police Sep. 24 2024 3 minutes read

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Two cybertheft cases were reported to police this week. One may have cost a party $10,000.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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